Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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HP recommends that do not have a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system ... up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create.
HP recommends that do not have a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system ... up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to know the version of... power cord from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later,...
... not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to know the version of... power cord from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later,...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Click your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your hard drive. Open your Internet ...browser, go to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your country or region. 2. If prompted to download the driver and install it...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Click your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your hard drive. Open your Internet ...browser, go to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your country or region. 2. If prompted to download the driver and install it...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...you experience system failure or instability. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a ... feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add ...
...you experience system failure or instability. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a ... feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recovery discs 7 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and... driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ...
... recovery discs 7 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and... driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. NOTE: To display ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. NOTE: To display ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... in use. If you are designed to conform to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard 3...
...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... in use. If you are designed to conform to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard 3...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: To stop an ExpressCard before removing it. 1. To insert ...
NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: To stop an ExpressCard before removing it. 1. To insert ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this section. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being ...detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is listed ...
...In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this section. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being ...detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is listed ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to play a DVD. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before... The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. MediaSmart is also available from your drive. A DVD playing in Device Manager.
... using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to play a DVD. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before... The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. MediaSmart is also available from your drive. A DVD playing in Device Manager.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the Start Search box. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for any devices requiring drivers. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your computer model number in the toolbar. If ... Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Click the option for hardware changes icon in the...
...CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the Start Search box. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for any devices requiring drivers. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your computer model number in the toolbar. If ... Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Click the option for hardware changes icon in the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the Windows operating system... and other Microsoft products. 6. A device driver must be set to install. 7. Follow the on your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Download only to save the file to open...
...Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the Windows operating system... and other Microsoft products. 6. A device driver must be set to install. 7. Follow the on your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Download only to save the file to open...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 ...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 drive light 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 ...
...1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 ...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 drive light 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. An optional device may need the Product Key to the front of the computer. ● ... Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer. If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). Have this information when traveling internationally. You may be...
3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. An optional device may need the Product Key to the front of the computer. ● ... Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer. If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). Have this information when traveling internationally. You may be...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... ROM version number. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of...
... ROM version number. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of...
Drives - Windows 7
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A disc does not play ...24 A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
A disc does not play ...24 A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv